The family wishes to acknowledge with grateful appreciation all of the many acts of kindness shown to us during this most difficult

time. You have touched our hearts and lifted our spirits, and blessed our souls. God Bless You, and please keep us in your Prayers.

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In LovIng MeMory of

Alvin David GrantSepteMber 8th, 1958 ~ May 26th, 2012

When I am gone, release me, let me goI have so many things to see and do

You must not tie yourself to me with tearsBe happy that I have had so many yearsI gave you my love, you can only guessHow much you gave me in happiness

I thank you for the love each have shownBut now it is time I traveled on alone

So grieve a while for me, if grieve you mustThen let your grief be comforted by trust

It is only for a while that we must partSo if you need me, call and I will come.

Though you can't see me or touch me, I'll be nearAll of my love around you, soft and clear.

And then when you must come this way alone,I'll greet you with a smile and "Welcome Home!"

To Those I Love andThose Who Love Me

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth

me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with

oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the

house of the LORD for ever.

Psalm 23

I'm Still HereFriend, please don't mourn for meI'm still here, though you don't see.I'm right by your side each night and dayand within your heart I long to stay.My body is gone but I'm always near.I'm everything you feel, see or hear.My spirit is free, but I'll never departas long as you keep me alive in your heart.I'll never wander out of your sight-I'm the brightest star on a summer night.I'll never be beyond your reach-I'm the warm moist sand when you're at the beach.I'm the colorful leaves when fall comes aroundand the pure white snow that blankets the ground.I'm the beautiful flowers of which you're so fond,The clear cool water in a quiet pond.I'm the first bright blossom you'll see in the spring,The first warm raindrop that April will bring.I'm the first ray of light when the sun starts to shine,and you'll see that the face in the moon is mine.When you start thinking there's no one to love you,you can talk to me through the Lord above you.I'll whisper my answer through the leaves on the trees,and you'll feel my presence in the soft summer breeze.I'm the hot salty tears that flow when you weepand the beautiful dreams that come while you sleep.I'm the smile you see on a baby's face.Just look for me, friend, I'm everyplace!

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Obituary Order of Service

Organ Prelude.........................................................................Soft MusicProcessional...............................................................................................Scripture...............................................................Rev. Charlie GoodmanPrayer.......................................................................................................Selection............................................................................Andrew GrantAcknowledgements...................................................................................Family Tribute.......................................................................Allen GrantResolutions................................................................................................Obituary........................................................Read Silently to Soft Music Selection.....................“I Shall Wear a Crown”....................Bill StevensEulogy..................................................................Rev. Charlie Goodman

On May 26th 2012 we lost a husband, son, father, brother and uncle in Alvin David Grant. He was suddenly taken away from us but is now in a better place. Alvin leaves behind his loving wife Patricia, his three children, Jennifer (Edward Denny IV), Andrew and Arien. He also will be remembered fondly by his two grandchildren – Shyanne and Edward V. He will continue to live in the heart of his wife, Patricia Grant, his children, mother, Pauline (Willie Eugene Grant-deceased), his brother Larry (Wendolyn) and sister Bernadette. In-laws, Mr. Mrs. Charles Boyd and a host of aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends will miss the always charismatic man that was Alvin David Grant.

Alvin D. Grant was born on September 8th 1958 in Cleveland, Ohio to Willie (deceased) and Pauline Grant. He was the youngest of three children in the Grant household after Larry and Bernadette. As a child he acquired a thirst for knowledge at an early age, so much so he was known to read the entire Encyclopedia Britannica set from A to Z (even sent them a letter once, to call attention to mistakes). This quest for knowledge would last throughout his entire life and motivate him while in school. Alvin graduated from John F. Kennedy High School, attended the University of Cincinnati and graduated from Cleveland State University.

Alvin and Patricia have enjoyed 20 years of marriage since marrying in May of 1992. The couple loved to travel, visiting places like Las Vegas and the Carolinas with the children or just the two of them. Alvin also loved to cook. Swedish meatballs was one of his specialties, and barbecue (which is probably why he worked at Hot Sauce Williams as a teenager) for his family and friends. If you had a question about the latest technology Alvin was the one to ask, he was always in the know about the latest and greatest technological advances from phones to PCs to TVs. He was known to send you a special message no matter if it was your birthday, anniversary or any other holiday.

We will all miss Alvin. Whether it was as a Husband, Dad, Son, Brother, Uncle, Cousin or Friend – if you knew Alvin, you know that heaven has just received a very special gift from down here on earth.

Sean Hayes ~ Ernel Foster ~ Edward Denny IVDwayne Grant ~ Roderick Brim ~ Raymond Harbour

Pallbearers

IntermentHillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery

(Please turn on headlights during processional to cemetery.)

Saturday, June 2, 2012Wake 9:30 a.m. ~ Funeral 10:00 a.m.

E. F. Boyd and Son Funeral Home25900 Emery Road

Bedford Heights, OhioRev. Charlie Goodman, Officiating

Larry Grant ~ Allen Grant ~ Greg Grant Clement Harbour ~ Russell Harbour ~ Robert Hudson

Honorary Pallbearers

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